Amid war in her family’s home country, she hopes this fragrance can help others appreciate the beauty of Persian culture.

Iran welcomes the Persian New Year this week, an ancient festival has become the stage for a current political contest. On ...

The international relations specialist, who is of Iranian descent on his father's side, speaks with Le Monde about the West's lack of understanding of Iran and its culture.

Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war ...

Rooted in the Middle East and Central Asia, Nowruz is celebrated in countries that were once part of Iranian empires: including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and the Caucasus region ...

This week, Iranian Americans already trying to navigate a push-pull of worry and hope unleashed by this month's conflict have been wrestling with a new concern: how — or even whether — to celebrate ...

The San Rafael celebration has been taking place in Marin for more than 40 years, produced by Maryam Kafaii. Her son, Hamid ...

Founded by four Iranian friends, raisin-based aragh brand SAG has taken a historic and banned Iranian spirit to new heights ...

Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given rise to complicated feelings for some who are fearful for their relatives in Iran.

After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her ...

Iran says at least 56 of its heritage sites damaged or destroyed in war.